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Wemhoener Family History

Wemhoener Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Umhoefer, Wegener, Shoener, Hoener, Wehner, Schoener, Wehmeyer

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Where is the Wemhoener family from?

You can see how Wemhoener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wemhoener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wemhoener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Wemhoener families living in Missouri. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wemhoener's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wemhoener families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wemhoener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wemhoener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wemhoener. 50% of Wemhoener men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Wemhoener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Wemhoener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wemhoener census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 150 immigration records available for the last name Wemhoener. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Wemhoener. For the veterans among your Wemhoener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wemhoener lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wemhoener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wemhoener in 1964 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wemhoener ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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